Maker Faire 2018: Noise Bridge Takes the Stage with their Arcade Machine
At Maker Faire 2018, Noise Bridge, a makerspace in San Francisco, took center stage showcasing an impressive arcade machine they built over the past three months. The machine was unveiled to great anticipation and has been live streaming on both Twitch and YouTube since its debut. This innovative project is the first of its kind, serving as a broadcasting arcade cabinet that can be accessed by anyone with an interest.
Behind the Scenes of the Arcade Machine
Walking behind the arcade machine reveals a complex system that may seem daunting at first glance. However, upon closer inspection, it becomes clear that the makers have achieved remarkable integration and precision. The games are being run on a Raspberry Pi, which is built with a special Linux operating system called raspbian retropie. This system runs the emulators and sends all the information out to a capture card that goes to a PC that streams to various channels. Another computer up there is managing the streaming capture card for the signal and display.
The Connection between Controls and Signals
To make this setup work, the makers had to create custom ports and adapters for classic controllers. This was necessary because they wanted to ensure that users could easily access their preferred controllers while still using modern technology. The control panel features built-in noose sticks, buttons, and ports – all of which are neatly integrated into a beautiful cabinet. The system also includes splitter, converter box, and camera arrangements that provide multiple angles for streaming.
The Broadcasting Process
One of the standout features of this project is its ability to automate as much of the process as possible. This means that users can simply walk up to the machine, press a button, and start broadcasting their gaming experience live. The makers aim to make this process as seamless and accessible as possible for everyone.
Streaming and Accessibility
The streaming setup allows anyone who follows Noise Bridge's channels on Twitch.tv/slash/noisebridge or YouTube/noisebridge to receive notifications when someone goes live. This means that users can tune in at any time they choose, creating a unique experience that blends traditional arcade gaming with modern technology. Additionally, the makers have made their designs available online for anyone who wants to replicate this project.
A Beautiful Cabinet and a Lasting Impression
The final result is nothing short of breathtaking – a beautiful cabinet that showcases the makers' creativity and attention to detail. The fact that Noise Bridge has made all the plans and designs for this arcade machine openly available on their website adds an extra layer of excitement, as anyone can now attempt to build something similar.
This remarkable project serves as a testament to what can be achieved through collaboration and innovation in a makerspace environment. It also highlights the importance of accessibility, as Noise Bridge aims to make this experience accessible to everyone who wants it. With its impressive setup, beautiful cabinet, and commitment to sharing knowledge, Noise Bridge's arcade machine is sure to leave a lasting impression on those who witness it.
"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: eneverybody's going from tested here at Maker Faire 2018 now mark here is part of noise bridge winners because their makerspace in San Francisco and you and other members of the makerspace are showing off an arcade machine you guys built over the past how many months about three months three months yeah first unveiled here it is an emulator that has classic controls but also does something interesting what is this machine do yes so we're currently live streaming to twitch right now we have it going out also to youtube so if this is a broadcasting arcade cabinet the first to our knowledge so walk me behind what's in the cavity because you know I see two displays I see a CRT a lot of controls but how is it all tied together okay so the games are being run on a Raspberry Pi that's built with a special Linux operating system called raspbian retropie runs the emulators and sends all the information out to a capture card that goes to a pc that streams to our various streaming channels so there's another computer up there just at managing the streaming capture card for that signal and in for the display here which is a CRT how are you getting signals that's the converter box it gets you the analog signal exactly yeah so it goes to splitter first and the splitter goes to a converter box which turns the digital HDMI signal into a analog component signal I love how integrated all the controls here it's a beautiful beautiful cabinet we have built in you nose sticks and buttons and also ports so that's just USB adapter for classic controllers more or less yeah we had to sort of custom rig them and we had to modify them a little bit but yeah that's essentially what's under there and then to push the stream button so yeah that's all auda mated right push the button capture card yeah I see a camera two cameras yeah actually and I love that you have it mixed so we have a hand on the camera on the hands of the controls and then the people playing yeah so it's all really nice productions thanks yeah yeah that's if we're trying to automate as much of the process as possible so you can just walk up to it press the button and start broadcasting we want an awesome we want to make that as easy as possible for people where can people watch the stream if you guys are you're broadcasting after Maker Faire so will will be streaming at twitch.tv slash noise bridge and YouTube / noise bridge it'll be going whenever anyone walks up to it if you follow those channels you will get notifications when someone goes live the idea is that anyone can go live at any time they want to so hopefully we'll see it get a lot of use it's an even after the event totally cut incentive to visit noise bridge check out the makerspace also their plans for those their build Long's all online as well people want to make their own yeah if you want to like copy the design go for it it's all open all free - free - free - go for it yeah super cool it's a beautiful beautiful cabinet more thank you so much chatting with me thanks it's good to see you make better appreciateeverybody's going from tested here at Maker Faire 2018 now mark here is part of noise bridge winners because their makerspace in San Francisco and you and other members of the makerspace are showing off an arcade machine you guys built over the past how many months about three months three months yeah first unveiled here it is an emulator that has classic controls but also does something interesting what is this machine do yes so we're currently live streaming to twitch right now we have it going out also to youtube so if this is a broadcasting arcade cabinet the first to our knowledge so walk me behind what's in the cavity because you know I see two displays I see a CRT a lot of controls but how is it all tied together okay so the games are being run on a Raspberry Pi that's built with a special Linux operating system called raspbian retropie runs the emulators and sends all the information out to a capture card that goes to a pc that streams to our various streaming channels so there's another computer up there just at managing the streaming capture card for that signal and in for the display here which is a CRT how are you getting signals that's the converter box it gets you the analog signal exactly yeah so it goes to splitter first and the splitter goes to a converter box which turns the digital HDMI signal into a analog component signal I love how integrated all the controls here it's a beautiful beautiful cabinet we have built in you nose sticks and buttons and also ports so that's just USB adapter for classic controllers more or less yeah we had to sort of custom rig them and we had to modify them a little bit but yeah that's essentially what's under there and then to push the stream button so yeah that's all auda mated right push the button capture card yeah I see a camera two cameras yeah actually and I love that you have it mixed so we have a hand on the camera on the hands of the controls and then the people playing yeah so it's all really nice productions thanks yeah yeah that's if we're trying to automate as much of the process as possible so you can just walk up to it press the button and start broadcasting we want an awesome we want to make that as easy as possible for people where can people watch the stream if you guys are you're broadcasting after Maker Faire so will will be streaming at twitch.tv slash noise bridge and YouTube / noise bridge it'll be going whenever anyone walks up to it if you follow those channels you will get notifications when someone goes live the idea is that anyone can go live at any time they want to so hopefully we'll see it get a lot of use it's an even after the event totally cut incentive to visit noise bridge check out the makerspace also their plans for those their build Long's all online as well people want to make their own yeah if you want to like copy the design go for it it's all open all free - free - free - go for it yeah super cool it's a beautiful beautiful cabinet more thank you so much chatting with me thanks it's good to see you make better appreciate\n"
